Americans looking to earn degrees at their own speed can now do so via their mobile phones after Cornerstone University tailored degree offerings in its business program to cater to students who prefer a self-paced program that can be completed on a smartphone. “We developed the nation’s first mobile platform to deliver an accredited undergraduate degree and … Read more
Researchers are finally getting to the bottom of a troubling trend. Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer has now overtaken breast and brain cancers to become the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50. But a new study suggests that the burden isn’t spread evenly, finding that deaths among younger … Read more
He’s no longer a team player. Shaquille O’Neal has put himself in a timeout from his fellow ballplayers — and doesn’t text any NBA star past or present. “None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a–holes,” he told The Post. Shaquille O’Neal told The Post he no longer associates with NBA players. REUTERS … Read more
A small New Jersey college has launched the world’s first Ph.D. in Happiness Studies — a fully virtual, four-year program designed to train experts in the science of wellbeing. “The need has never been greater,” said Tal Ben-Shahar, director of Happiness Studies at Centenary University in Hackettstown. “Around the world, we’re seeing a surge in … Read more
Your degree might not pay the bills. College graduates who studied education, social work or the arts wind up earning the lowest median income within five years post-grad, recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed. As Fortune reported, the top of the bottom five majors with a low median annual income … Read more
Anyone can be an influencer now — luck of the algorithm be damned. A first-of-its-kind college major will now teach spotlight hopefuls the art of influencing and content creation in just three years. The catch? The uniquely Gen Z program is only available at South East Technological University in Carlow, Ireland. The college already offered … Read more
You’ll never know what you’ll find! A TikTok user, known as Tommylips, unearthed a new way to make a new “best friend” when he discovered a five-year-old college diploma at Goodwill. In a previous TikTok video, Tommylips shared that one of his favorite places to check out at Goodwill is the book section where he … Read more
Soon, high school graduates will be making monumental decisions that will determine their future quality of life. These decisions include whether to attend college; if so, where; and what degree program to pursue. Research shows that while not guaranteeing career success, a college degree often affords students more control over their destiny and enables a … Read more
Applying for college is stressful for high-school juniors and seniors, but figuring out how to pay for it all can be a nightmare for parents and kids alike. It’s even harder for students who are the first in their family to go to college. The US system is a complex market of brand name schools, … Read more
The job market is great today, but when the class of 2027 tosses their graduation hats into the air and begin searching for work, the world may be a different place. Worry not — we’ve got you covered. Using data from the experts at the World Economic Forum and Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are … Read more
With student and parental concerns about college at a fever pitch, the best advice on today’s top colleges and universities may come from college students themselves. “They’re the experts of their own experiences,” said Rob Franek, lead author of the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023” (Aug. 2022, $24.99). “Things affect students academically and … Read more
The college essay: It’s a phrase that’s enough to make you break into a cold sweat. Simply put, many people are intimidated (terrified!) of penning it — and with good reason. “The college essay is the hardest part of the application process,” said New Haven, Conn.-based Pierre Huguet, CEO of H&C Education. “It’s also one … Read more
Preparing to apply to Ivy League and other top schools is a daunting process for students and parents alike. The admissions process is becoming increasingly selective — Harvard and Columbia universities admitted record-low percentages of applicants (both less than 4%) into the class of 2026. The reputation, rigor and extensive networks offered at these highly … Read more